Born & raised in the Cookson Hills of Eastern Okla. Got my 1st dulcimer in the mid 80s. Enjoyed playing it but it was 2nd to the guitar. After coming to West Virginia I began playing in earnest and became a favorite on the traditional music scene doing workshops and performing at Gardner Winter Music Fest, Pattyfest, the Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming and Dutchland Dulcimer Gathering.